First Known Use: before 12th century
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1knit
verb \ˈnit\
: to make (a piece of clothing) from yarn or thread by using long needles or a special machine
: to closely join or combine (things or people)
: to form (something) by bringing people or things together
knit or knit·tedknit·ting
Full Definition of KNIT
transitive verb
1
chiefly dialect : to tie together
2
a : to link firmly or closely <knitted my hands> b : to cause to grow together <time and rest will knit a fractured bone> c : to contract into wrinkles <knitted her brow>
3
: to form by interlacing yarn or thread in a series of connected loops with needles
intransitive verb
1
: to make knitted fabrics or objects
2
a : to become compact b : to grow together c : to become drawn together
— knit·ter noun
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Origin of KNIT
Middle English knitten, from Old English cnyttan; akin to Old English cnotta knot
2knit
noun
: a piece of clothing that has been made by knitting
Full Definition of KNIT
1
2
a : a knit fabric b plural : knitwear
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First Known Use of KNIT
1596
KNIT Defined for Kids
knit
verb \ˈnit\
knit or knit·tedknit·ting
Definition of KNIT for Kids
1
: to form a fabric or garment by interlacing yarn or thread in connected loops with needles (knitting needles) <knit a sweater>
2
: 2wrinkle <The suspicious teacher knit his brow.>
3
: to draw or come together closely as if knitted : unite firmly <Hardship only knit the family more closely together.>
— knit·ter noun
Medical Dictionary
knit
verb \ˈnit\
knit or knit·tedknit·ting
Medical Definition of KNIT
transitive verb
: to cause to grow together <time and rest will knit a fractured bone>
intransitive verb
: to grow together <fractures in old bones knit slowly>
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